From the cd SACRED NORTH. Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir, conducted by Mogens Dahl. With Morten Zeuthen, cello. Tota Pulchra Es. Ola Gjeilo. Words: anon. 4th century Exlibris 2008.

Norges Ungdomskor (National Norwegian Youth Choir) - I Himmelen, Music by Edward Grieg. Baritone: Magnus Dorholt Kjeldal Conducted by Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl From the Choir's performance at the G. Verdi conservatoire on August 1st, 2012 in Torino, I...  moreNorges Ungdomskor (National Norwegian Youth Choir) - I Himmelen, Music by Edward Grieg. Baritone: Magnus Dorholt Kjeldal Conducted by Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl From the Choir's performance at the G. Verdi conservatoire on August 1st, 2012 in Torino, Italy, as a part of the international triennial choral festival Europa Cantat. The Choir is a project funded and run by the Norwegian youth choral assosiation UNG I KOR. It gathers the elite of young Norwegian singers between 16 and 26 twice each year, in order to let them learn, grow and experience new things, and first and foremost: To sing advanced Choir music! (My apologies for the camera work.)  less

Thomas Aquinas writes in the Summa Theologica: "Music is the exaltation of the mind derived from things eternal, bursting forth in sound." The quotation most aptly describes the repertoire on the Norwegian Chamber Choir Schola Cantorum's recording of hymn...  moreThomas Aquinas writes in the Summa Theologica: "Music is the exaltation of the mind derived from things eternal, bursting forth in sound." The quotation most aptly describes the repertoire on the Norwegian Chamber Choir Schola Cantorum's recording of hymns to Mary, the Mother of God, in which tranquillity, eternity and 'bursting forth into sound' are encountered in many different guises. The composers represented here have often chosen to allow their music to evolve in stable structures and remain within static harmonic spaces even when the music becomes expressive and dramatic: Benjamin Britten, Francis Poulenc, Maurice Duruflé, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen, Martin Ødegaard, Kjell Mørk Karlsen, Anton Bruckner, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Arvo Pärt, Ola Gjeilo, Andrew Smith and Trond Kverno. https://shop.klicktrack.com/2l/420085/ Throughout its existence the Chamber Choir Schola Cantorum has had high ambitions. The Choir has built up an international reputation and has made it a trademark to include newly wri...    less

Gloria in Excelsis Deo - the song of the angels announcing Christ's birth - given here in a powerful version, simple and beautiful, for Choir and saxophone by Norwegian composer Frøy Aagre. At times deeply meditative, at times sparkling with energy, this ...  moreGloria in Excelsis Deo - the song of the angels announcing Christ's birth - given here in a powerful version, simple and beautiful, for Choir and saxophone by Norwegian composer Frøy Aagre. At times deeply meditative, at times sparkling with energy, this is a Gloria with roots in both the classical and jazz traditions. Frøy Aagre and the Choir Schola Cantorum with their conductor Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl are all artists who make a point of trying to communicate directly with an audience. In this audio production from 2L, the listener seems to be among the players. This makes for a very special listening experience - you are captivated by the music's vitality and calm in Uranienborg Church, and by Frøy Aagre's expressive saxophone that provides the linear storytelling impetus to the music. 5.0 SURROUND + STEREO produced in DXD (Digital eXtreme Definition 352.8kHz/24bit) by Lindberg Lyd, Norway. Available as HiRes audio files from http://www.2L.no/shop http://itunes.apple.com/album/gloria-ep/id908344762 ht...    less

The DaCapo Chamber Choir was founded in 1998 in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, under the direction of Leonard Enns. The mission of the DaCapo Chamber Choir is to identify, study, rehearse, and present in public performance and recordings, the outstanding ch...  moreThe DaCapo Chamber Choir was founded in 1998 in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, under the direction of Leonard Enns. The mission of the DaCapo Chamber Choir is to identify, study, rehearse, and present in public performance and recordings, the outstanding choral Chamber works of the past 100 years and to champion music of Canadian and local composers. Our performance season consists of three annual concerts in Kitchener-Waterloo: once in the fall around Remembrance Day, a mid-winter, and a spring concert. In addition, the Choir performs on an ad hoc basis at other events. We have worked with numerous choral groups, musicians, and composers since our inaugural season, including the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Elora Festival Singers, Kingston Cantabile Choirs, Guelph Chamber Choir, Penderecki Quartet, Lachan Chamber Choir, Willem Moolenbeek, Eric Friesen, Bruce Dow, and Eric Whitacre, to name just a few. DaCapo was awarded first place in the Contemporary Choral Music category of the 2011 National Competitio...    less

The 30-member Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir is the representative Choir of the 150-member Jerusalem Oratorio Choir. The Chamber Choir rehearses twice a week in a friendly yet serious environment. The Chamber Choir sings a varied repertoire of class...  moreThe 30-member Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir is the representative Choir of the 150-member Jerusalem Oratorio Choir. The Chamber Choir rehearses twice a week in a friendly yet serious environment. The Chamber Choir sings a varied repertoire of classical liturgical and secular music from the Renaissance to the present, as well as arrangements of spirituals and songs from around the world, Israeli and Jewish music, and more. The Choir performs regularly in churches and concert spaces in Jerusalem and around Israel and has performed in festivals and programs in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the United States, and Switzerland. The Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir is an unaffiliated Choir whose membership spans the religious/secular and political divide in Israeli society. The Choir accepts members without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or political affiliation. Every year the Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir welcomes visiting singers (students, volunteers, ...    less

Schola Cantorum performs Bjørn Morten Christophersens piece Oak & Mayfly, where a poor little mayfly has a conversation with an ancient oak about time, life and the meaning of it all. Get highres music files from 2L: https://shop.klicktrack.com/2l/46820...  moreSchola Cantorum performs Bjørn Morten Christophersens piece Oak & Mayfly, where a poor little mayfly has a conversation with an ancient oak about time, life and the meaning of it all. Get highres music files from 2L: https://shop.klicktrack.com/2l/468204 Find more about Schola Cantorum: http://scholacantorum.no/ Conducted by Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl Music by Bjørn Morten Christophersen Video by Frigge Fri http://www.friggefri.com/ Recording by Morten Lindberg/2L, edited by Jørn Simenstad Lyrics based on a poem by H. C. Andersen Dancers: Silvia Selvini & Alexander Stæger The video is a part of the project Digital dissemination of Norwegian contemporary Choir music. It is supported financially by Furestiftelsen. OAK AND MAYFLY Growing, stretching, widening, craving Towered past in a mighty crown Flying, gliding, dancing, living Thousands of moments in blissful play Flying, gliding, dancing, living - and die Rustling leaves: Good night, good night Poor little mayfly, too short a ...    less

The CWU Chamber Choir is known throughout the northwestern US and beyond. “Stunning”, “Thrilling”, “A sound of liquid gold”, “My socks are officially knocked off”, & “Transcendent” are descriptors from audience members after recent Chamber Ch...  moreThe CWU Chamber Choir is known throughout the northwestern US and beyond. “Stunning”, “Thrilling”, “A sound of liquid gold”, “My socks are officially knocked off”, & “Transcendent” are descriptors from audience members after recent Chamber Choir appearances. Since 2006, when Gary Weidenaar took the baton, the Choir has received invitations to appear at four state & regional conferences: Meticulous attention is given to performing music of various periods or parts of the world in the style appropriate to that era or culture including adjustments of not only style but tone color also. Recent clinics with guests Chanticleer and Weston Noble have helped the Choir grow and the Choir regularly premiers new works by composers.  less

Cantorum Chamber Choir is a group of 30 singers known for their dynamic performances and varied repertoire. The Choir, which began at Brigham Young University as an early music ensemble, transformed into one of the premier non-collegiate Chamber groups in...  moreCantorum Chamber Choir is a group of 30 singers known for their dynamic performances and varied repertoire. The Choir, which began at Brigham Young University as an early music ensemble, transformed into one of the premier non-collegiate Chamber groups in the Western United States. This award-winning ensemble achieves high performance standards by drawing on the rich musical heritage of the region. Many Cantorum singers have solo careers and all have sung with top collegiate ensembles. A number have also sung as members of The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Utah Chamber Artists, and Salt Lake Vocal Artists. In addition, Cantorum is proud to have a high representation of talented choral educators. The group won both of its categories at the 2016 Interkultur competition and received special commendation for their performance of Dale Warland and Hugo Distler. Cantorum is under the direction of Steven Durtschi, a graduate of Brigham Young University and Utah State University. The group’s mission is to create ...    less

Vox Chamber Choir is a Pretoria based Chamber Choir of 24 singers. The Choir was founded by composer, Franco Prinsloo, with a focus on quality recordings and performances of his own music, as well as a selection of music by other Pretoria based composers....  moreVox Chamber Choir is a Pretoria based Chamber Choir of 24 singers. The Choir was founded by composer, Franco Prinsloo, with a focus on quality recordings and performances of his own music, as well as a selection of music by other Pretoria based composers. He also conducts the Choir. They have recorded two collections of music by composers: Franco Prinsloo, Zander Fick and Pieter Bezuidenhout, “South African Choral Music Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2”. The latest album released in 2019 is "Speak to me", available on streaming platforms world wide. In 2019 a new recording will be released: “Naledi - An African Journey” featuring music of the choral musical with the same name. "Naledi: An African Journey" was commissioned by Lhente-Mari Pitout for the University of Pretoria Youth Choir to celebrate and explore the unique and diverse choral music heritage of South Africa. This fusion of choral traditions features unique South African Folklore and celebrates all...    less